Pisco

May 24, 2017 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings1

Failed findings

certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: Facilities To Maintain Proper Temperature
Inspector note: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54.9F. NO POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS HELD INSIDE THIS COOLER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.THE RERIGERATION UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION.INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COLD HOLDING FOOD EQUIPMENTS MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE--ICE IS BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO TURN OFF MACHINE,REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
code 16
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENTS.APPROXIMATELY 40 (MICE)DROPPINGS FOUND ON FLOORS AT CORNERS BEHIND THE KITCHEN CHEST FREEZERS AND APPROXIMATELY 10 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS,FOUND BENEATH THE CLUTTERED STORAGE SHELVINGS ADJACENT TO THE KITCHEN AREA.ALSO,THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO PARKING LOT AND THE FRONT DOORS TO THE PREMISES ARE NOT INSECT/RODENT-PROOFED APPROXIMATELY 1/4" MODE OF ENTRY ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOMS/CORNERS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
code 18
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1978675 DATED:12/27/2016 NOT CORRECTED. 31 FOUND POTS AND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE INVERTED. 03/27/2017 38 FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE WATERLINE. MUST PROVIDE. 03/27/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 5/31/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED AND TORN GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER MUST BE REPLACED AND MAINTAIN. SPLASHGUARD AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HANDSINK MUST BE REPAIRED TO SMOOTH,DURABLE,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES(NO WORNED OUT CAULKING).
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIORS/EXTERIORS OF COOLERS,MANUAL CAN OPENER,FOOD STORAGE UTENSILS,INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYER,SIDES OF KITCHEN HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS ,BOTTOMS OF TABLES AT COOKLINE,KITCHEN STORAGE SHELVINGS ETC.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND IN STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM ,FRONT DINING ROOM STAGED AREA MAINTAIN.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: OBSERVED OPENINGS AT LOWER WALLS BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE/MOP SINK AT REAR ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS WHERE NOTED TO MANAGER AND REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTS INSIDE THE TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: OBSERVED 2 LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA AND NOTED SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OR SHATTER-PROOF LIGHT BULBS AND REPLACE SOME BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 ADEQUATE WORKING SINK STOPPERS FOR THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (NO PLASTIC WRAP).
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS IN STORAGE/OFFICE ROOM AT REAR.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND ORGANIZE--REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP FOR ICE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER AND INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 27, 2016: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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